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2026 Most Popular Online Accounting Schools

There are 47 schools that offer a degree in Accounting mostly online. Ranked by yearly graduations, here are the most popular below:

There are lots of options to pick from today when trying to decide which Accounting program is right for you. You’re no longer limited to schools in your local area, since online programs are becoming more prevalent.

To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Business Degree Central has developed this Most Popular Online Accounting Schools ranking. Our analysis looked at 47 schools in the United States offering mostly-online programs for Accounting students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from schools with mostly-online programs.

The colleges and universities below are the most popular for Accounting majors pursuing an online degree.

#1

Western Governors University

Salt Lake City, UT

The most popular school in the United States for earning a Accounting degree online is Western Governors University. Western Governors University is a private nonprofit school located in Salt Lake City, UT. About 100% of degrees in Accounting here are earned online. This school awarded 1,706 degrees in Accounting in the most recent reporting year. About 62% of the students earning this degree here are women. The median salary of the school’s graduates early in their careers is $74,978. Read More…

#2

Purdue University Global

West Lafayette, IN

Purdue University Global comes in at #2 on our 2026 list of the most popular online colleges for Accounting majors. Located in West Lafayette, IN, this is a public institution. About 100% of degrees in Accounting here are earned online. During the most recent year for which we have data, 748 people earned their degree in Accounting from this school. Women make up 67% of the Accounting students at the school. The median salary of the school’s graduates early in their careers is $45,209. Read More…

Wake Technical Community College landed the #3 spot in the 2026 edition of our Most Popular Online Accounting Schools ranking. Located in Raleigh, NC, this is a public institution. Roughly 75% of this program’s degrees are awarded to online students. During the most recent year for which we have data, 503 people earned their degree in Accounting from this school. About 60% of the students earning this degree here are women. The median salary of the school’s graduates early in their careers is $38,942. Read More…

University of Phoenix-Arizona landed the #4 spot in the 2026 edition of our Most Popular Online Accounting Schools ranking. Located in Phoenix, AZ, this is a private for-profit institution. About 100% of degrees in Accounting here are earned online. This school awarded 479 degrees in Accounting in the most recent reporting year. About 79% of the students earning this degree here are women. The median salary of the school’s graduates early in their careers is $52,226. Full Accounting at University of Phoenix-Arizona Report

#5

Liberty University

Lynchburg, VA

Liberty University comes in at #5 on our 2026 list of the most popular online colleges for Accounting majors. Located in Lynchburg, VA, this is a private nonprofit institution. Roughly 100% of this program’s degrees are awarded to online students. During the most recent year for which we have data, 448 people earned their degree in Accounting from this school. About 62% of the students earning this degree here are women. The median salary of the school’s graduates early in their careers is $44,414. Read full report on Accounting at Liberty University

University of Maryland Global Campus landed the #6 spot in the 2026 edition of our Most Popular Online Accounting Schools ranking. Located in Adelphi, MD, this is a public institution. About 100% of degrees in Accounting here are earned online. This school awarded 408 degrees in Accounting in the most recent reporting year. About 58% of the students earning this degree here are women. The median salary of the school’s graduates early in their careers is $66,817. Read full report on Accounting at University of Maryland Global Campus

Colorado Technical University-Colorado Springs landed the #7 spot in the 2026 edition of our Most Popular Online Accounting Schools ranking. Colorado Technical University-Colorado Springs is a private for-profit school located in Colorado Springs, CO. Roughly 100% of this program’s degrees are awarded to online students. During the most recent year for which we have data, 336 people earned their degree in Accounting from this school. Women make up 74% of the Accounting students at the school. Early-career graduates of the school earn a median salary of $50,071. Read full report on Accounting at Colorado Technical University-Colorado Springs

DeVry University-Illinois landed the #8 spot in the 2026 edition of our Most Popular Online Accounting Schools ranking. DeVry University-Illinois is a private for-profit school located in Lisle, IL. About 100% of degrees in Accounting here are earned online. This school awarded 329 degrees in Accounting in the most recent reporting year. Women make up 68% of the Accounting students at the school. The median salary of the school’s graduates early in their careers is $49,188. Read More…

Seminole State College of Florida comes in at #9 on our 2026 list of the most popular online colleges for Accounting majors. Seminole State College of Florida is a public school located in Sanford, FL. Roughly 100% of this program’s degrees are awarded to online students. During the most recent year for which we have data, 291 people earned their degree in Accounting from this school. Women make up 52% of the Accounting students at the school. Early-career graduates of the school earn a median salary of $41,399. Full Accounting at Seminole State College of Florida Report

University of Massachusetts-Amherst landed the #10 spot in the 2026 edition of our Most Popular Online Accounting Schools ranking. University of Massachusetts-Amherst is a public school located in Amherst, MA. About 67% of degrees in Accounting here are earned online. During the most recent year for which we have data, 288 people earned their degree in Accounting from this school. About 51% of the students earning this degree here are women. Early-career graduates of the school earn a median salary of $51,780. Read More…

Eastern Gateway Community College landed the #11 spot in the 2026 edition of our Most Popular Online Accounting Schools ranking. Located in Steubenville, OH, this is a public institution. Roughly 100% of this program’s degrees are awarded to online students. During the most recent year for which we have data, 270 people earned their degree in Accounting from this school. About 78% of the students earning this degree here are women. Early-career graduates of the school earn a median salary of $36,178. Read More…

Fayetteville Technical Community College landed the #12 spot in the 2026 edition of our Most Popular Online Accounting Schools ranking. Fayetteville Technical Community College is a public school located in Fayetteville, NC. Roughly 67% of this program’s degrees are awarded to online students. This school awarded 265 degrees in Accounting in the most recent reporting year. Women make up 75% of the Accounting students at the school. Early-career graduates of the school earn a median salary of $41,705. Read More…

Colorado State University Global landed the #13 spot in the 2026 edition of our Most Popular Online Accounting Schools ranking. Colorado State University Global is a public school located in Denver, CO. About 100% of degrees in Accounting here are earned online. This school awarded 234 degrees in Accounting in the most recent reporting year. About 68% of the students earning this degree here are women. The median salary of the school’s graduates early in their careers is $67,918. Full Accounting at Colorado State University Global Report

#14

University of Arkansas

Fayetteville, AR

University of Arkansas comes in at #14 on our 2026 list of the most popular online colleges for Accounting majors. Located in Fayetteville, AR, this is a public institution. Roughly 100% of this program’s degrees are awarded to online students. During the most recent year for which we have data, 229 people earned their degree in Accounting from this school. About 34% of the students earning this degree here are women. The median salary of the school’s graduates early in their careers is $47,767. Read More…

#15

Lone Star College System

The Woodlands, TX

Lone Star College System comes in at #15 on our 2026 list of the most popular online colleges for Accounting majors. Lone Star College System is a public school located in The Woodlands, TX. About 100% of degrees in Accounting here are earned online. This school awarded 201 degrees in Accounting in the most recent reporting year. About 80% of the students earning this degree here are women. Early-career graduates of the school earn a median salary of $34,391. Read More…

#16

Southern Utah University

Cedar City, UT

Southern Utah University landed the #16 spot in the 2026 edition of our Most Popular Online Accounting Schools ranking. Southern Utah University is a public school located in Cedar City, UT. Roughly 100% of this program’s degrees are awarded to online students. During the most recent year for which we have data, 198 people earned their degree in Accounting from this school. Women make up 44% of the Accounting students at the school. Early-career graduates of the school earn a median salary of $42,158. Full Accounting at Southern Utah University Report

#17

Franklin University

Columbus, OH

Franklin University comes in at #17 on our 2026 list of the most popular online colleges for Accounting majors. Franklin University is a private nonprofit school located in Columbus, OH. About 100% of degrees in Accounting here are earned online. This school awarded 190 degrees in Accounting in the most recent reporting year. About 70% of the students earning this degree here are women. Early-career graduates of the school earn a median salary of $54,244. Read full report on Accounting at Franklin University

#18

Ashford University

San Diego, CA

Ashford University landed the #18 spot in the 2026 edition of our Most Popular Online Accounting Schools ranking. Located in San Diego, CA, this is a private for-profit institution. Roughly 100% of this program’s degrees are awarded to online students. This school awarded 165 degrees in Accounting in the most recent reporting year. Women make up 70% of the Accounting students at the school. The median salary of the school’s graduates early in their careers is $47,447. Full Accounting at Ashford University Report

Des Moines Area Community College comes in at #19 on our 2026 list of the most popular online colleges for Accounting majors. Des Moines Area Community College is a public school located in Ankeny, IA. Roughly 100% of this program’s degrees are awarded to online students. During the most recent year for which we have data, 163 people earned their degree in Accounting from this school. About 79% of the students earning this degree here are women. The median salary of the school’s graduates early in their careers is $42,189. Full Accounting at Des Moines Area Community College Report

#20

Stark State College

North Canton, OH

Stark State College landed the #20 spot in the 2026 edition of our Most Popular Online Accounting Schools ranking. Stark State College is a public school located in North Canton, OH. About 83% of degrees in Accounting here are earned online. During the most recent year for which we have data, 158 people earned their degree in Accounting from this school. Women make up 65% of the Accounting students at the school. Early-career graduates of the school earn a median salary of $39,757. Read full report on Accounting at Stark State College

#21

Portland Community College

Portland, OR

Portland Community College landed the #21 spot in the 2026 edition of our Most Popular Online Accounting Schools ranking. Portland Community College is a public school located in Portland, OR. Roughly 100% of this program’s degrees are awarded to online students. During the most recent year for which we have data, 156 people earned their degree in Accounting from this school. Women make up 77% of the Accounting students at the school. The median salary of the school’s graduates early in their careers is $40,435. Full Accounting at Portland Community College Report

#22

Portland State University

Portland, OR

Portland State University landed the #22 spot in the 2026 edition of our Most Popular Online Accounting Schools ranking. Portland State University is a public school located in Portland, OR. Roughly 100% of this program’s degrees are awarded to online students. During the most recent year for which we have data, 155 people earned their degree in Accounting from this school. Women make up 53% of the Accounting students at the school. Early-career graduates of the school earn a median salary of $41,313. Full Accounting at Portland State University Report

Northcentral Technical College comes in at #23 on our 2026 list of the most popular online colleges for Accounting majors. Located in Wausau, WI, this is a public institution. About 100% of degrees in Accounting here are earned online. During the most recent year for which we have data, 148 people earned their degree in Accounting from this school. About 83% of the students earning this degree here are women. Early-career graduates of the school earn a median salary of $43,150. Read full report on Accounting at Northcentral Technical College

American Public University System comes in at #24 on our 2026 list of the most popular online colleges for Accounting majors. American Public University System is a private for-profit school located in Charles Town, WV. Roughly 100% of this program’s degrees are awarded to online students. This school awarded 147 degrees in Accounting in the most recent reporting year. Women make up 48% of the Accounting students at the school. Early-career graduates of the school earn a median salary of $57,877. Read More…

Chattahoochee Technical College comes in at #25 on our 2026 list of the most popular online colleges for Accounting majors. Located in Marietta, GA, this is a public institution. About 100% of degrees in Accounting here are earned online. During the most recent year for which we have data, 140 people earned their degree in Accounting from this school. About 77% of the students earning this degree here are women. Early-career graduates of the school earn a median salary of $37,470. Read More…

#28

Ultimate Medical Academy

Clearwater, FL
#30

Temple University

Philadelphia, PA
#31

Bentley University

Waltham, MA
#34

Sacred Heart University

Fairfield, CT
#37

East Carolina University

Greenville, NC
#39

Trident Technical College

Charleston, SC
#40

Post University

Waterbury, CT
#41

Wilmington University

New Castle, DE
#43

Touro University Worldwide

Los Alamitos, CA
#44

Capella University

Minneapolis, MN
#45

University of Memphis

Memphis, TN

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Accounting Concentrations

Major Annual Graduates
General Accounting 58,956
Accounting Technology/Bookkeeping 17,375
Accounting & Finance 3,502
Accounting Management 1,270
Other Accounting 554
Auditing 178
Related Major Annual Graduates
Business Administration & Management 402,942
Management Sciences & Methods 62,236
Business & Commerce 57,976
Finance & Financial Management 57,564
Marketing 53,750

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*The average salary above is for the top 25 schools only.

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